A/N: Unfortunately, I have little to no interest in continuing this story, so the ending is a little forced, and for that I apologize, however the ending scene is the one I planned all along, but it isn't as smooth as I would like.

Chapter 15:

Battle

The next morning found Harry and Ginny sleeping beside each other in the Room of Requirement, and Harry merely snuggled against Ginny while waiting for her to awake. When she did, she smiled up at Harry, and said, "I believe that you have completely stolen my heart, Mr. Potter."

Harry smiled slightly, "I'm glad that I have. Although I fear that you may be disappointed. As I told you last night, I'm not sure I'm capable of falling in love anymore. Not to mention, I have every intention of leaving the wizarding world once I've dealt with Voldemort, and all the other unsavory characters in our society."

Ginny raised her eyebrows, "You mean you're going to get rid of all the Death Eaters?"

Harry smirked, "Them too, actually, but I was talking mostly about politicians and journalists the first time."

Ginny inhaled sharply, "You're going to kill them?"

Harry shrugged, "Only if I have to. If I can get them out of power by other means, then I will explore those options first."

Ginny looked stunned for a moment, then resolve tightened on her face, "I understand, Harry. I want you to know that no matter where you go, I will follow you."

"Even if it means leaving your family behind forever?"

Ginny nodded firmly, "Even if it means leaving my family behind. I will miss them, but I would not be being true to my heart if I let you leave."

Harry smiled, "Thank you, Ginny. It means a lot for someone to be in my corner unconditionally."

The next week seemed to pass by in a blur with deaths on both sides cropping up all over the place. Voldemort had his supporters busy tormenting and killing Muggles and Muggle-borns. The Dark Mark was seen all throughout the country. Harry was in turn busy killing and exterminating Death Eaters and their families. The Dark Phoenix was also found far and wide. Then, finally the day came. Harry was raiding Avery's mansion and came face to face with Voldemort himself.

Voldemort raised his wand, "It is just you and I this time, Potter. You have no one to save you."

Harry snorted, "After the way you fled in terror the last time we faced each other, what makes you think I need saving, Tom?"

Voldemort snarled in rage, "Do not use that name, Potter." Then, he leaped to the attack. The battle between the two lasted long, and it was brutal to a level that had never before been seen in magical combat. By the time it was over, the two of them had an enormous audience of both Death Eaters and Order of the Phoenix members, and Aurors from the Ministry. They had succeeded in destroying the mansion and the surrounding property. Finally, Voldemort dropped from exhaustion, while Harry stood breathing heavily next to him. Harry then bound Voldemort and walked over to pick up his wand. Harry snapped it and then dropped the pieces on Voldemort's chest. Then, he smiled, "Today ends you, Tom."

Harry cast a shield around the two of them so that no one could interfere, and then performed the ritual that had been taught to him by his noble ancestor. At the end of the ritual, Voldemort burst into flames, and his body and soul were both consumed. Harry allowed the shield to drop and turned to face the crowd. Upon seeing their master burst into flames, the Death Eaters fled in terror.

Dumbledore, however, approached Harry and said, "Your battle is now over, Mr. Potter."

Harry sneered at him, "My battle has only just begun, old man. I meant every word of what I said about the wizarding world. If you value your life, you will return to Hogwarts and stay out of my way. I will not hesitate to kill you if you interfere."

Dumbledore raised his wand, "I cannot allow you to fulfill your intentions, Mr. Potter."

Harry shook his head sadly, "Then, you have made an enemy this day, Albus Dumbledore. You are no longer welcome at Hogwarts. Till another time. See if you can live that long." Then, with the pop of Apparation, Harry disappeared from the field.